Ive been visiting Zapata Falls periodically, when i was there a couple months ago the ice was dull and not very photogenic, now that its starting to melt the colors are great. Here's a couple--one more at ESS. Will post some other shots from Wednesday tomorrow.
Very nice Stan! Is the creek still frozen too? Last time I was there I decided crampons would be in order. Darn near broke the camera and my bod too!
John
Posted by Paul Wegemann on March 28, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Nice, Stan. I love the light and texture in that 2nd shot.
very nice, I really like #2, was the ice really that blue?
Posted by Carol Hyman on March 29, 2008 at 1:14 AM
Stan, You back to your wonderful blues
I really like your CU.
Carol
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on March 29, 2008 at 1:58 AM
I like the composition in the first shot better. The colors and contrast are great too. I do find the blown out reflections a bit distracting. I wonder if a polarizer would have taken care of them. Thanks for posting.
Posted by Rajeev Thomas on March 29, 2008 at 3:59 AM
Stan...I have been there and I think it is a hard place to get to. So kudos for reaching there in winter conditions!! I like the title too. In my experience it is not an easy place to photograph. I really like the first one...great job Stan!!! regards, Rajeev.
John: yes the creek is frozen but quickly melting. Crampons would have been useful and i had them, but didnt use them, instead just walked slowly! I saw little kids going in, course they dont have as far to fall down
Paul: Yep, it was that blue in the late afternoon, which is why i timed it for that time. When i was there in January it was white/dirty, now that it is melting it has classic glacier hues.
Momo: i used a polarizer.The higlights dont look blown on this monitor, but i agree they are strong: in fact i positioned myself to maximize them, as that is how my eye viewed them and i wanted to be as true to the scene as possible. Thanks.
Rajeev: thanks, yes it is a challenging shoot, one reason i like it. But it is definitely Spring conditions--it was more fun in January when i only got a mile or so with my Jeep, had to hike in the last couple.
Thanks everyone!
Posted by Jeff Hackett on March 29, 2008 at 2:08 PM
I think the first one is very nice. I'm led right through the image. Nice work Stan.
Posted by Roger Rouch on March 29, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Stan, Those are both nice! The first has some nice depth to it, but the second ain't too shabby. I'm just guessing the first was a blend, and it's done very well. It almost looks like the water motion was "frozen" instantly. If you're interested, I use Yaktrax (sp?) for winter hiking on icy trails. They slip onto hiking boots very easily and have metal winding on rubber elastic frame for grip. They are only about $20 and very compact. They are great. (REI has them and have see them around elsewhere).
Roger, thanks. Yes, that shot and the one i posted on ESS are 5/15 s blends. I was scolded by someone on the Barr trail a few weeks back for not having yaktrax (sp?) on my shoes--guess i should pick up a pair
Discussion
14 repliesJohn
I really like your CU.
Carol
Paul: Yep, it was that blue in the late afternoon, which is why i timed it for that time. When i was there in January it was white/dirty, now that it is melting it has classic glacier hues.
Momo: i used a polarizer.The higlights dont look blown on this monitor, but i agree they are strong: in fact i positioned myself to maximize them, as that is how my eye viewed them and i wanted to be as true to the scene as possible. Thanks.
Rajeev: thanks, yes it is a challenging shoot, one reason i like it. But it is definitely Spring conditions--it was more fun in January when i only got a mile or so with my Jeep, had to hike in the last couple.
Thanks everyone!